After lunch and putting chicken in the crockpot, I left for the Baker Hike. The hikers consisted of Alison and Mike; Mike's son and DIL, Rob and Lisa with their Lindsay, 4, and Lucas, 3; Lisa's father; a young couple who are neighbors of theirs, with their 6- and 4-year-old kiddies; plus another 3-year-old whom Lisa minds. It was a delightful day, crisp and fall-ie (finally), perfect for a hike.
With the nursery school brigade in tow, it was far from strenuous: We went down the trail for a mile, then back, stopping frequently to examine foliage, mushrooms, bones, and so on. Alison hopes to organize another hike next month, when soccer will be over and Joely can come.
Some of the hikers planned to go to a nearby restaurant for dinner, but I begged off. Had the chicken simmering and I didn't want to leave Pat that long, anyway. Got home about 5:20 after a pleasant, invigorating day.
Take Pat to the dermatologist at 11:15 today. His face, especially his forehead, looks pretty gruesome with the sores and scabs, but supposedly, the cancer is being "drawn out" and will fall off.
Hope I get home in time for my lunch date with Mary Ann Van O. at 1:00.